Modified Release Ticlopidine Compositions

摘要

The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that, upon administration to a patient, delivers ticlopidine in a bimodal, multimodal or continuous manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises a first component and at least one subsequent component, the first component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the at least one subsequent component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such multiparticulate modified release composition, and to methods for inhibiting platelet aggregation, inhibiting blood clotting, and reducing risk of stroke in a patient.